New Year Resolutions for Salon Owners — A New Beginning!
Written by Jon on January 1, 2012 – 1:57 amNew Year Resolutions for 2012 — A New Beginning! I do hope that all of you enjoyed a Very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Now that the holiday season is behind us, let us plan and prepare for a new and successful year for your salon and team 2012 is expected to be a difficult and challenging year for both hairdressers and salon owners, due to an uncertain economy and rising business costs. There will be a lot of doom and gloom, especially during the first 3 months of the year. Despite the doom and gloom I feel 2012 Continue reading…
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Renew Your Passion of Owning a Successful Business
Written by Jon on December 18, 2011 – 12:50 am“Persistence and determination will give you the power to prevail over all obstacles.” Owning successful salon is a daunting experience. As a salon owner you must wear many hats. The many challenges of salon ownership in a very fragile economy can be overwhelming. I’m sure everything that has happened to you has happened to me in my 43 year career as a working hairdresser/salon owner. You certainly will experience many peaks and valleys. One thing I have learned over the years is the challenge of staying motivated, with a passion to make my business a success no matter what it Continue reading…
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Overcoming the Challenges of Salon Ownership
Written by Jon on December 11, 2011 – 3:56 pm“When facing difficulties and adversity,one must never lose sight of our successes.” I am well aware of the many challenges of salon ownership. For over 43 years I also faced the same challenges you face as salon owners, but I also have been able to enjoy the benefits of owning my own business. I certainly know about the peaks and valleys of owning your own business. I am sure that everything that has happened to you has happened to me over the years, many a time I had to ask myself if making all these sacrifices was worth owning my Continue reading…
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8 Tips On Combating a Tough Economy
Written by Jon on December 4, 2011 – 12:34 am” There is no failure except in no longer trying.” – Elbert Hubbard Owning your own business can be daunting especially after the holidays during a slow economy. Why is it that some salons thrive in a good and tough economy? Why is it that some salons are thriving while others are struggling just to survive? There are many reasons, poor staff selection, poor planning, salon gossip and pettiness, lack of leadership skills, poor business management skills and the list goes on and on. Unfortunately far too many salon owners are waiting for the economy to improve, while others are Continue reading…
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Eight Tips on How to Motivate Your Team
Written by Jon on November 26, 2011 – 11:42 pm“Attitude is not a skill. It is an attitude.” — Ralph Marston Improving staff performance and productivity will always be a major challenge in taking your team and your salon to higher levels of excellence. As coach of your team you need to help them stay motivated as professionals . You must show them how to maximize their full learning and earning potential,by helping them learn self motivation guidelines. You must make them aware that they must take full responsibility for their own success or failure. If you can’t motivate yourself, how can you expect to motivate your team? Excellence Continue reading…
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Happy Thanksgiving –Let Us Give Thanks
Written by Jon on November 23, 2011 – 2:12 pm“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was “thank you,” that would suffice.” Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving is always an appropriate time to give thanks for all our blessings. In our hectic schedule; trying to find time for our business, struggle with a difficult and volatile economy, and trying to find quality time with our families, we sometime take for granted the many gifts and opportunities that are available to us. Personally I want to thank all my colleagues for the trust and support you have shown me throughout the year. I want to wish you and your Continue reading…
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Tips on Staying Busy After the Holidays
Written by Jon on November 19, 2011 – 9:36 pm” Finding ways to keep yourself and your team motivated will be your challenge.” Jon Gonzales During the Holiday season, most salons will be busy. Unfortunately, after the holidays, many salons will struggle to overcome the slow months of January, February, March and April. A tough economy doesn’t help matters. If your one of the top well managed salons that are able to stay busy throughout the year, you’re to be congratulated. If your business is not as busy as you would like to be, please follow these tips’ Now is the time to start planning your marketing strategy to Continue reading…
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Five Tips on How to Define Your Terms of Employment
Written by Jon on November 13, 2011 – 2:53 am” Employee training includes the clear communication of expectations and evaluation procedures.” – Jon Gonzales “I’m always asked the same questions by salon owners. How do I deal with a problem employee who refuses to be part of my team? How do I deal with salon gossip and pettiness? How do I avoid staff turnover? How do I improve staff performance and productivity? The list of questions goes on and on. First of all I do not believe hairdressers perform poorly on purpose. Most of these challenges can be solved with a terms of employment section in your employee hand Continue reading…
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Six Tips for Recruiting Young Hairdressers
Written by Jon on November 5, 2011 – 11:11 pm“Talent is that unique power that resides within. Your challenge is to help them unleash the power within.” The following recruitment tips are geared to help you attract young talent, so you’ll have more applicants to choose from when adding a new member to your team. When I say recruitment, I do not mean recruiting or soliciting a hairdresser from another salon. Getting ahead at the expense of others is wrong and a tremendous mistake many owners fall into. As I travel throughout the United States and Canada conducting my business seminars, the number one question I am asked over Continue reading…
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Seven Tips on Communicating With Your Team
Written by Jon on October 29, 2011 – 10:32 pm” A better dialogue between staff and management will combat staff turnover and misunderstandings.” Jon Gonzales Earning the trust and loyalty of hairdressers is a constant challenge for salon owners. Why do some hairdressers perform so poorly? Why do some hairdressers allow themselves to be drawn into salon gossip and pettiness? Why do some hairdressers constantly change jobs? Why do some hairdressers always blame the boss for not being busy? Why do some hairdressers refuse to be part of your team? The list goes on and on. Who’s really to blame? Is it the owner? Hairdresser? Our beauty schools? I Continue reading…
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